7th Grade Girls Basketball Head Coach

•Massabesic Middle School

Regional School Unit 57

Regional School Unit #57

•Waterboro, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5945337

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

RSU 57

86 West Road

Waterboro, ME 04087

Title:

7th Gr. Girls Basketball Head Coach

Department:

Athletic

Reports To:

Athletic Director, in conjunction with the Principal

Compensation:

Stipend range of $2,250

•3,150

Position Summary

Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success

Plans all team activities in accordance with RSU 57 Policy

Plans all practices and games

Qualifications:

Has knowledge and background in the sport

Meets RSU 57 and MPA eligibility requirements:

First Aid Training

CPR Training

Concussion Management Course

Heat Illness & Acclimatization Course

Fundamentals of Coaching Course

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course

Protecting Students from Abuse Course

Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course

RSU 57 Background Check

Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check

Requirements must be met when specified.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Thorough knowledge of all local and state athletic policies

Implement policies as required

Attend all required meetings set by school and MPA

Emphasize the importance of academics, sportsmanship, and citizenship as part of the athletic philosophy

Maintain high standards for athletes' performance and conduct

Model standards of conduct in own behavior

Dress appropriately at practices and games

Knowledge of sport

Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques

Seek opportunities to learn and employ new techniques and ideas

Teach skills that are appropriate and safe for the individual athlete

Supervise athletes at all times

Maintain, inventory, properly store, and care for equipment

Check equipment and facilities for safety

Oversee the necessary preparation to hold scheduled events or practices as necessary

Create and enforce appropriate team rules

Knowledge and use of appropriate emergency/injury response skills

Encourage leadership of athletes on and off the field

Communicate with parents promptly and appropriately

Participate in pre-season informational meetings with parents and athletes

Interact with game officials effectively and appropriately

Model excellent sportsmanship at all times

Meet deadlines for paperwork and other related duties

Maintain paperwork/records of athletes as required

Perform other duties that may be assigned by the head coach, athletic director, or principal

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents pertinent to position, i.e. athletic policy manuals, handbooks, and state guidelines

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly, in speech and writing, to parents, coaches, and athletes

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, athletes, coaching staff, and the community

Mathematical Skills:

Understanding of budgeting and accounting practices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally will be excessive. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Position Type:

Part-time